Richard Blumenthal
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Richard Blumenthal is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Connecticut since 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Blumenthal has focused on issues such as consumer protection, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his tenure. He previously served as the Attorney General of Connecticut from 1991 to 2011, where he gained recognition for his advocacy on behalf of consumers and his efforts to hold corporations accountable. Blumenthal has been an active voice in the Senate, participating in various committees and addressing key national issues.
Jan 29, 2013
My hope is that Newtown will be remembered not just as a place but as a promise, and that we use this tragedy as a means of transforming the debate, the discussion, the action that we need to make America safer.
Jan 29, 2013
We need to enforce the reasonable gun laws on the books, which we do not currently do.
Jan 29, 2013
I want to express my appreciation to you for your sensitivity and your condolences, and so many of my colleagues for theirs as well.
Jan 29, 2013
You and I agree there ought to be more prosecutions of illegal gun possession and illegal gun ownership.
Jan 29, 2013
I think there is a real potential for bipartisan common ground on this issue.
Jan 29, 2013
I hope will be a call to action that Newtown has begun and action that is really bipartisan.
Jan 29, 2013
I want to say a particular thanks, as others have, to Captain Kelly and to Gabby Giffords for your courage and strength in being here today.
Jan 22, 2013
I just want to assure, again, members of the audience that the lack of full attendance at this hearing and its apparent speed really reflects the lack of controversy, which is a good thing.
Jan 22, 2013
If I may ask you, Ms. Mason, I noticed that a number of the letters of support--well, you have a diverse group of people writing on your behalf, a very impressive list, but I was particularly interested in the letters from tribal nations…
Jan 22, 2013
I am hopeful also that the full Senate will move, as well as this Committee, to approve these nominees.
Jan 22, 2013
Thank you all for your willingness to serve, and I look forward to considering your nominations.
Jan 22, 2013
An Article III judge for countless people across the country is the voice and face of justice.
Jan 22, 2013
It should not be the kind of marathon that it has been, in many instances, for many of our nominees.
Dec 12, 2012
I want to just briefly say thank you to the President for providing the strong leadership that he has in the wake of this disaster in Connecticut.
Dec 12, 2012
One quick question. Could you comment specifically on the different alternatives in terms of collateral that may be available?
Dec 11, 2012
Thank you to you, Senator Durbin, for your leadership and your vision and your very vigorous leadership on this issue.
Dec 11, 2012
I am very proud to serve on it with you, Senator Durbin, and thank you very much for giving me this opportunity.
Dec 11, 2012
I not only thank you but express my admiration to you for your work in achieving progress.
Dec 10, 2012
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the provisions of S. Res. 612 as a further mark of respect to the late Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania. There being no…
Dec 10, 2012
At 2:15 p.m. tomorrow, there will be a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S. 3637, the TAG extension legislation. ____________________
Dec 4, 2012
I want to join in thanking the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, Senator Levin, and the distinguished ranking member, Senator McCain, for the extraordinary bipartisan work they have done on this measure, and also the accommodation…
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